steaming
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/
Noun

steaming (plural steamings)

  1. The action of steam on something.
  2. The method of cooking by immersion in steam.
  3. (UK, informal) A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus, train, etc.; see Steaming (crime).
Translations
  • French: cuisson à la vapeur
  • German: Dämpfen
Adjective

steaming

  1. Giving off steam.
    We were served with steaming bowls of soup.
  2. (slang) Very angry.
    I was steaming when I heard about their betrayal.
  3. (slang) Extremely drunk.
Synonyms Translations Verb
  1. present participle of steam#English|steam



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